Features:

18 A Short, Colorful History of Ski Boots Early boot design was dictated by binding design. The modern era introduced new materials, fit and height that led to a revolution in alpine technique. By Seth Masia

22 North America’s Ski City
Archival images document the early ski culture of Montreal, where residents have jumped, raced and skied on the slopes of Mont Royal for more than a century. By Bob Soden

28 How to Fund the Future?
While athletes on the U.S. alpine A Team are fully funded, critics question why an up-and-comer on the B, C, or Development teams must raise as much as $25,000 a year to cover expenses. It wasn’t always this way. Plus: How U.S. development compares with six other nations. By John Meyer